I'm the first to admit... I'm absolutely "anal" about loose cables and tripping hazards. Not only do they look ugly, but they can be down right dangerous. We ensure all cables are either covered with carpet or at least taped down securely prior to every show.

We've had carpet runners specifically prepared with 2" wide 'male' Velcro sewn along the underside edges. It works beautifully in the one venue we play where the area is fully carpeted.

We use the same carpets at other venues with tiled or otherwise smooth floors, but tape them down with 3M Electricians Bundling Tape. It looks just like duct tape, but tears much more easily, and (here's the best part) it doesn't leave sticky goo on the cables like duct tape and some stage tapes do.

We also use black Velcro tapes to ensure cables are secured to the stands and not 'dangling' from speakers, for a much more professional look.

I've been to other karaoke shows where there are cables strewn about, and my first thought is... "Amateur!" and the second is "I sure hope he/she has liability insurance."

_________________Earl
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[font=Times New Roman]"Growing Old may be mandatory... but growing UP is still optional."[/font]

Have you tried "Electricians Bundling Tape"... usually available at electrical wholesale suppliers... Looks just like duct tape, but leaves NO residue on your cables. I've been using it for about six years, and love it.

_________________Earl
(BS, PHD & Certified CurmuDJeon)

[font=Times New Roman]"Growing Old may be mandatory... but growing UP is still optional."[/font]

I use a floor mat to cover my wires and keep things neat and safe. I HATE tape. Gets the cables all sticky and nasty.

I use Gaffers tape. It's the industry standard for any type of stage production. It's a cloth vinyl tape that will stick to anything, even carpet, and leaves no residue at all. It cuts by using your fingers. Don't need a scissors. It even comes in neon colors that really stand out and glows under a black light. It's great for glow parties also. I don't know how I would ever get by without it.

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I've scanned the bundling tape label... Now, let's see if I can post it. Might need some help.

I purchase this tape here in Canada from an electrical wholesale outlet. It sells for approximately $7.50 Cdn... which is now about eleven cents USD (Just kidding... probably around $6.00 or so.).. The only improvement I would like would be a change in colour to black instead of the duct-tape looking grey. Otherwise, I'm lovin' the stuff. It sticks well... doesn't leave residue... tears easily... and its relatively cheap... What more could you want?

(I guess I could have cropped the pic though... Oh well.)

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